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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.86, 51.99 and 28.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.86, 51.99 and 28.07 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.86 : 51.99 = 28.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.86/51.99 = 28.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.86x = 51.99 × 28.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.86x = 1,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459.36/34.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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